A Rainy Morning Reminder: The Power of Gratitude

 


I wasn’t planning to write a blog this week, but something shifted for me this morning. As I walked my dog in the rain after my run, I was hit with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. I know—it might sound odd to feel grateful while walking in the cold rain, but I truly was.

I took in everything around me—the neighborhood I call home, the (undoubtedly) best dog in the world, my health, and the fact that I had just run 4.5 miles and felt great. In that moment, I was reminded of just how much I have to be thankful for.

Right then, I decided to set aside time today to write down 100 things I’m grateful for—something I try to do every month or so. Each day, I write five things I’m grateful for from the past 24 hours, but there’s something powerful about sitting down and listing 100. It’s a reset, a way to shift focus from what’s stressful or frustrating to all the good—big and small—that we often overlook.

Life moves fast. We get caught up in what’s not going our way, sucked into negativity on social media or the news, and forget to pause and appreciate what we already have.

So today, I challenge you: make a list of 100 things you’re grateful for. Take a moment to reflect and realign with the good in your life. If you’d like some guidance, I also have a 7-day gratitude challenge that I’ll link below.

Let’s start this week with gratitude. 💛 Click here! 


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